Cobo, Froome and Wiggins on podium, Vuelta a Espana 2011, stage 21

Chris Froome is set to lead Team Sky at the Vuelta a Espana which starts next Saturday, August 18, in Pamplona. 

The 27 year-old Olympic time-trial bronze medalist will head the nine-man team which features two other Brits: Ian Stannard and Ben Swift. 

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.